2017_04.17 CC MinutesKENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 17, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss the amendment to the Wastewater Service Agreement with the City of Fort Worth
Public Works Director Larry Ledbetter provided background information on the City of Fort Worth
impact fees. He stated that Fort Worth passed an ordinance in December 2016 adopting their
new impact fees. Larry stated that our ordinance says we will assess Fort Worth impact fees by
contract. We have created an ordinance adopting the new Fort Worth impact fees, rather than
amending that original ordinance. It was noted that we have to adopt the new fees, as we get
water from Fort Worth.
Councilman Turner asked if this is a pass- through fee with nothing else added. Larry
replied yes; adding that none of the customer cities are pleased with the increase, as they are
assessing their own impact fees, and then they have to add Fort Worth's on top of that. He
noted that impact fees are assessed at the time of platting. Councilman Turner questioned
if new connections get this fee, or just new developments? Larry replied that it would be
whatever impact fees were in effect at the time of platting, as long as you do not replat.
Larry Ledbetter provided a power point presentation. In closing, he stated that anything platted
after April 1, 2017, will be assessed under the new Fort Worth impact fees, which all goes
directly to Fort Worth.
B. Discussion of items on regular agenda
No items were discussed at this time.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:00 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet,
Michael Walker
Absent: None
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V. INVOCATION
Pastor Greg Adams from Covenant Life Baptist Church provided the invocation.
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Randall Rejcek, 4920 Eden Road South, stated that he frequently travels Eden Road between
Mansfield Cardinal and the curve where RediMix is. He added that the road is really rough
and needs to be fixed. He is requesting that the Council take a look at it.
Michael Chandler, 700 E Kennedale Parkway, stated that he is the Chair for Keep Kennedale
Beautiful (KKB), and wanted to invite everyone to the citywide cleanup day this Saturday morning.
They start at 8 a.m. at TownCenter Park, where they will be divided into teams for the cleanup. At
noon, the KKB will have a cookout for all the participants.
VIII. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the City Council
Frank Fernandez stated that he attended the Mayor's Council meeting to make sure we get our
$165,000 again this year. One thing they spoke about was domestic abuse, and specifically
mentioned that murder /suicide in Kennedale. The DA is putting together a special task force to
prosecute those cases. He added that he went with the Chamber to Austin for Legislative Day.
Liz Carrington stated that she was working with Aaron Hoff and the Trinity River Authority
(TRA) on the remediation of Lake Arlington.
B. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Johnson thanked Frank Fernandez and Jeff Nevarez for filling in for him at the Mayor's
Council meeting. He stated that he attended the Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership
(SETTP) meeting, which is a group that looks at transportation issues in Southeast Tarrant
County. They had a presentation from the Council of Government on their 2040 mobility
plan. Additionally, he and Rachel Roberts attended the Tarrant Regional Transportation
Coalition (TRTC).
Inclosing, he encouraged everyone to attend the Cleanup day this weekend.
C. Updates from the Interim City Manager
There were no updates from the City Manager.
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials — March 2017
B. Executive Limitations
C. Ends Review — Balanced Scorecard
Monitoring information updates are in the agenda packet for review.
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X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
A. Presentation of the Silver Integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM) Certification
Derica Peters from the North Central Texas Council of Governments presented the City of
Kennedale's Public Works Department with the Silver Integrated Stormwater Management
Certification (iSWM). She stated that she was happy to announce Kennedale as a silver
participant in the iSWM program. The focus of this program is on low impact development and
green infrastructure to reduce stormwater runoff that results in stream bank erosion and flood
mitigation; and to increase water quality as a cumulative effect with the regional water quality
monitoring plan.
Ms. Peters commended the City of Kennedale on their environmental stewardship and
presented the City with a street sign and a plaque. He stated that Kennedale was one fourteen
cities that have implemented the iSWM standards, and under this program Kennedale
joins Denton, Frisco, and Grand Prairie with silver certification.
XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of minutes from March 20, 2017 regular meeting
B. Approve Schedule of Investment Activity for quarter ending March 31, 2017
C. Review the annual financial disclosure report
D. Consider approval of Resolution 506 to suspend the effective date for the 2017 Oncor Rate
Case
E. Consider approval of a construction project with Tejas Commercial Construction LLC for
drainage improvements at 1033 Estates Drive
Motion To approve all required approval Items on (Consent) agenda. Action Approve, Moved
By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Ordinance 626 imposing City of Fort Worth System Facility Access
Fees
Public Works Director Larry Ledbetter stated that in accordance with our water and wastewater
contact, we are required to collect the impact fees set by the City of Fort Worth. Kennedale has
a current ordinance for our own impact fees; however, we opted to create a new ordinance to
adopt the City of Fort Worth fees. Larry stated that when a property is platted, whatever impact
fees are in effect at that time are imposed upon those properties. The fees charged by Fort
Worth are considered pass- through fees, which we are obligated to collect.
City Attorney Wayne Olsen added that the legislature is very strict on how impact fees can be
set and that there is a very precise formula. The city has to pay for the cost to expand the
system; therefore, cities can either pass that along to current residents or put that cost
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onto developers of new housing, which is what an impact fee does. This ordinance allows the
city to pass this cost onto the developer.
Larry Ledbetter provided a power point presentation that explained the increase implemented by
the City of Fort Worth and how it will be phased in over three years.
Motion To approve Ordinance 626 imposing City of Fort Worth System Facility Access Fees.
Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion passed Unanimously
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 7:23 p.m.
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the
duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may
conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda and
legal issues regarding amortization of nonconforming uses and proposed annexation.
B. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of the City Manager.
1.Discuss and consider an employment agreement for the appointment of a City Manager
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 7:54 p.m.
A. Consider approval of employment agreement to appoint George Campbell as City Manager,
effective April 1, 2017
Motion To approve the Mayor to negotiate and execute an employment contract with George
Campbell for the City Manager position. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet,
Seconded By Michael Walker.
Motion passed Unanimously
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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